Strength in numbers: Harness the power of networking by putting others first

In this age of rapid-fire e-mailing, text messaging and social-media sharing, it’s never been as easy to keep in touch with the people who matter to us. But if you want to build your professional network and truly connect with people, an old-school approach that sets you apart is the way to go.

Andrea Nierenberg, president of the New York-based Nierenberg Consulting Group, said she mails three handwritten notes to contacts each day in an effort to solidify existing relationships, build new ones and show that she’s never too busy to connect on a personal level. READ MORE…